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Adam Leese

Actor

Adam Leese

Born March 6, 1976 in Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK11 films

Adam is an English born character actor who's worked extensively in Film and TV in both comedy and dramas. Adam gained his first job in Victoria Woods 'Dinnerladies' whilst in his last term at Arts Ed Drama School in London and since then has worked on movies such as 'Bridget Jones Baby' (Dir Sharon McGuire), 'King of Thieves' (dir James Marsh) and has worked with Joe Cornish on both of his movies; 'Attack The Block' and 'The Kid Who Would be King'.

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Adam's first lead film role was also his first feature film 'EMR' which also starred an up and coming Tom Hardy. 'EMR' won several awards worldwide including the 'Best UK Feature Award' at London's prestigious 'Raindance Fesitval', seeing off tough competition such as Shane Meadows 'Dead Mans Shoes'.

TV credits include many of the UK's favourite TV shows including playing Olivia Coleman's 'fling' in Broadchurch, Eastenders, Humans and Guerrilla.

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Attack the Block posterFirst watchAttack the Block20116.5as Policeman 2A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.View film

Essential films

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Bridget Jones's Baby poster6.4Bridget Jones's Baby2016The Kid Who Would Be King poster6.2The Kid Who Would Be King2019King of Thieves poster5.6King of Thieves2018Until Death poster6.0Until Death2007Love Bite poster5.3Love Bite2012

Filmography

11 films as actor
  1. 2019Country of Hotels
  2. 2019The Kid Who Would Be KingPoliceman
  3. 2018King of ThievesFrankie the Fence
  4. 2016Bridget Jones's BabyPhotographer
  5. 2012Love BiteGilkes
  6. 2012ConfineBrian
  7. 2011Attack the BlockPoliceman 2
  8. 2008SisterhoodP-Party Barman
  9. 2008Journal of a Contract KillerSam
  10. 2007Until DeathVan Huffel
  11. 2004EMRAdam Jones